If you’re looking to learn more about hip-hop culture, here are 10 Instagram pages you can follow. They preserve hip-hop culture in their own unique ways. In the early days of the internet, you could read about hip-hop culture on indie blogs. Now, you can follow artists like Mike Escamilla, ’90s Tip, and 2 Raw For The Streets.
Mike Escamilla
Instagram is a great platform for creative artists. In Mike Escamilla’s case, it’s a great platform for his photos. The photos posted by the BMX legend include skydiving, exploring abandoned aqueducts, smashing windows with a BMX bike, and kayaking off a waterfall. He’s also known for his extreme activities, and his photos are always well-shot.
Humza Deas
The outlaws of Instagram are the young photographers who risk arrest to capture incredible images. A member of the “outlaw Instagrammers” group, Humza Deas captures the cityscapes in unique and daring perspectives. His photographs range from noir-ish to epic, but always scream fearlessness. These are the people who inspire a new generation of photographers and artists.
With an estimated 50,000 followers, Humza Deas has become a rebel among Instagrammers. Among her accomplishments is climbing bridges. She has been suspended above the Manhattan Bridge, the Queensboro Bridge, the Hells Gate Bridge, and the Williamsburg Brooklyn Bridge. Despite her fame, she has been arrested and questioned by the police, but has never been charged with trespassing.
’90s Tip
You can see some of the best throwback ’90s images on IG pages like Rap and Earth and The ’90s Tip. Both of these pages focus on popular Black pop culture, and feature colorful pictures of rap, R&B, and TV stars from that era. You can learn more about these iconic ’90s icons by following these pages! Hopefully, you will follow along and enjoy these nostalgic images, too.
2 Raw For The Streets
Starling reconnected with the 2 Raw For The Streets legacy in August 2018 when he launched the band’s Instagram page, reaching 11K followers in 4 months. Rap stars and fans alike have reposted the posts and commented on the page, while former members share memories of their time with the group. Below are some highlights of the era. Read on to learn more about the history of the band, as well as their legacy.
The first 2 Raw For the Streets series spawned an illustrious roster of MCs, including Reed Dollaz, Jakk Frost, and Buddha Bless Sy Bey. Other members of the group included Cannons Inc., Hollowman, and Sicko Hollowman, as well as the infamous Gillie Da Kid. This roster was the epitome of a new Philly hip hop movement.
